cocktails

In the constant search for the best margarita, we thought, who better than Tanteo Tequila to whip us up their perfectly spicy jalapeño version? We visited their Soho neighborhood location in New York City and were pleasantly surprised to be transported into a space that resembled an old-school Mexican bar (and fell... read more

Who’s thirsty?! This yummy rosé cocktail is three of my favorite things: easy, delicious and pretty! Perfect for brunching with the girls or serving at a bridal shower, this simple cocktail has just three ingredients and can be made individually or by the pitcher for large groups. Cheers! Ingredients: (Makes 8 Servings) 1 cup... read more

Would you like that shaken or stirred? A classic martini uses only two types of liquor, making it one of the simplest cocktails to make. Just remember to get a premium-quality gin and a good, dry vermouth. The only other factor is the chill. The drink must be icy cold, so store both the gin and... read more

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If it's bubbly, it's good. And a glass of champagne is already pretty great. But a girl's also gotta have her cocktails. So say cheers and toast to a new year with these three fizzy combos! French 75What You'll Need: 1/2 Ounce gin Fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon powdered sugar... read more

We're the first to admit that eggnog gets a bad rap -- but mix it with some vanilla vodka and rum, and you have what just might be the most-perfect holiday cocktail. Try it tonight with this five-minute recipe: Makes: 2 drinksWhat You'll Need: 4 ounces of rum (we used <a href="http://www.calicherum.com/"... read more

If you hear the word "shrub" and immediately think of the plant, then you're in for a sweet surprise. The newest drink trend is a fizzy, homemade sipper made from fruit, sugar and (get this)...vinegar. Just add seltzer and raise your glass to this vintage drink mixer that's so good, you'll forget it's technically a... read more

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While you're busy stocking your home bar for the holidays, don't forget the one must-have ingredient that's definitely missing from your bar cart: simple syrup. Not only does the sweet stuff help you mix up impromptu cocktails for dinner guests, but a good store-bought syrup eliminates the whole complicated process of... read more

Lately, we can't get enough of cold-weather cocktails -- including creative whiskey drinks and our take on an indulgent Irish coffee. But recently, our new favorite fall sipper is this apple cider hot toddy -- a classic brandy cocktail that's slightly-sweet but not too strong. Made with honey, lemon, cinnamon and... read more

Thanks to 30-degree weather and the first signs of snow, it's officially time to ditch that pumpkin spice latte in favor of something just a little bit stronger. Warm up with one of these three whiskey cocktails -- from a sweet chocolate sipper to an apple-infused Old Fashioned. To...read more

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